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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Introducing a little black magic on doors creates a look that is sophisticated, dramatic and seductive…..Elizabeth Kimberly Design

FRONT ENTRANCE: Something about approaching a classic black entry door that exudes a timeless elegance. Black front doors offer an array of options, whether contrasted against brick, stone, or surrounded by neutrals, perhaps accented in pewter or brass, and even lovingly adorned for the holidays imbues a welcoming sense to a home. Image Left:Glossy black front door of a three-story Georgian-style house in San Francisco Designer Ken Folk House BeautifulImage Right: Martha Stewart Living

Though it is just a hint of the door, visualizing this fabulous entry is not hard to do. Windsor Smith’s East Coast stunning traditional entry is traditional elegance without the fuss. House Beautiful

Image Left: A high-gloss black front door is the perfect contrast for the colorful and rustic elements of this entryway. A stained-glass transom window, star-shaped pendant light, colorful floor rug and pair of antlers adds a whimsical vibe to this small but charming room. House & HomeImage Right: Apartment Therapy

"Black is the queen of all colors." It's dramatic and intense. Black stretches the perimeter.~Windsor Smith

I personally can’t think of a room that they don’t look fabulous. Stunning in the: LIBRARY: Darryl Carter Elle Decor

BEDROOM: Photo Left: French doors, a round gilt mirror and an elegant black and white color scheme make this bedroom the epitome of boutique-hotel chic House & HomePhotography: James Tse Photo Right: Attached versus opening, these antique Bordello doors make for a striking headboard Darryl Carter via Elle Decor

Left Photo: Windsor Smith House Beautiful “When you walk into that room in the daytime, your eye goes straight outside”Windsor Smith. Black definitely does that, it frames the view, makes the outdoors pop. Image Right:McGill Design Group, Canadian House & Home